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Do you mean Olympic transparent? It is different than semi-transparent. So, maybe your results with the "translucent/transparent" don't reflect the results of Olympic semi-transparent? The generalization is that the clear/transparent/ lightly toned products last the least, compared to...

If you like to do online research, I found this site to be the very best regarding outdoor stains: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/ There's lots of "nook and crannies" on this website to explore and the recommendations parrot what Stelzer states above. Regarding Olympic, I have had decent...

At least here in Michigan, where Tekton is based, they attempted to have brick and mortar space (Meijers, Family Farm, etc.). Apparently it failed because all of these stores removed their Tekton tools. Too bad. But in today's mail order atmosphere, it's pretty easy to get just about...

If you are concerned about having high quality topsoil around your building vs. sandy soil on the surrounding areas, I would probably regrade (cut/fill) the existing area around the entire building first to get within a few inches (lower) of what you want for your final grade. Bring in your...

Visit the Terry Love plumbing forum. It is common to use shims to prevent a toilet from rocking (the cause of seal breakage). You are on the correct path to attempt to work down that board - try the easiest solution first, then move forward...

Sorry Wamsutta, but you are not making sense and any newbie following your directions will ruin their saw. I have also confirmed with a tachometer that the 13.500 rpm mentioned above is lower than your "highest rpm under no load". Here's yet another VERY respected site that states you back...

I've been running saws professionally for over 4 decades. I have always adjusted the H screw like this (below the highest rpm): "The high speed screw is then turned clockwise to reduce fuel (clockwise reduces fuel). As the fuel mixture is leaned out, the saw will run faster until it...

Sigh, my corded 7"/9" angle grinder bit the dust and I am thinking of going battery Dewalt since I already have a number of Dewalt 20V tools. I cringe at the idea of another battery line, the flex volt, for their larger angle grinders. I know the flex volt works in the 20v tools also. Is the...

I had this dilemma very late last fall when we had a small 18' x 18' pole barn addition slab poured one week before freezing weather. My contractor and others here warned me of the bolded statement above. I moist cured it several days and installed concrete blankets for extra safety. Don't...

I'm curious to know the pros and cons of this socket design over standard designs. The "fit and finish" look awesome. Thanks.

My opinion is your concept of "proper use" is to differentiate the torque wrench as a precision tool vs. a regular ratchet that is meant to be somewhat abused in it's daily use. You shouldn't have your torque wrench sitting in the filth of daily mechanics work, sliding around on the concrete...

If you are torquing things with multiple fasteners like wheels, engine heads, various covers, etc., it is common to do it in steps, at least two or three times to tighten up the assembly evenly. In this instance I always use my torque wrench during the intermediate tightening. Doesn't...

Heavy Sigh. Circumstances prevented me from completing this project before it turned cold, so it was put on hold until spring. I continue to study the "in-between" floor coatings mentioned above. Site member Shea Walker has a plethora of excellent review articles at their site...

I'm going through this thought process right now and need to make a decision for a maple syrup evaporator building concrete floor. I wavered between a "painted/colored" type floor vs. a "natural"concrete floor. I am doing the analysis/paralysis type evaluation that us interweb warriors do...

Any follow up on your decision? I am investigating the choices discussed above. Waffling between the densifier/sealer(Ghost Shield,PS100,Legacy 137) vs. penetrating thin topcoat (BallistiX, TS 210). Any comment or input is appreciated.

Can a concrete stain or dye be even and opaque to look like paint? I plan to top coat with clear such as Ballistic or maybe polyurea? Starting to investigate floor coating options for a 14' x 18' maple syrup evaporator building. Abuse from firewood, ash, sap/syrup spills. No solvents...

I found this forum below to have the very best deck stain information. Maybe check out the forums and the deck restore products. https://www.deckstainhelp.com/ Here's one article on that site: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/best-deck-prep-clean-strip-or-sand-the-deck/

Seems like you could simply set a $20 box fan (2000 cu. ft. per min.) in your exterior walk-in doorway and seal the opening with plastic sheeting. If the garage is super air tight, you will have to crack the garage door open a half inch to allow fresh air in.

I agree with you. Good stuff. You touched on the idea presented in engineering forums that use of a torque wrench is generally +/- 25% accuracy due to all of the variables you identity above. Many people have the misconception that use of a high quality tool automatically results in perfect...

Oh, man, thank you for the correction! I did NOT catch that. I called CRC tech support and the excellent person there named Scot told me that approximately 7.5 cans of the CRC PRO 29 oz. cans would equal about a gallon of fluid content. 7.5 x $5.33 (Menards price) = $39.98 per gallon...